Hopkins Co KY Marriages 1800-1868 Principal Surnames: Browning, Grace Transcribed from official copies of original records, including Marriage Register entries, at Hopkins County KY Courthouse, Madisonville KY. Spelling errors have not been corrected. [To keep people from stealing the original documents or stamps thereon, Courthouse personnel have copied them - page numbers below are page numbers from the books in which these copies are found and not the page numbers of any original marriage books.] Info from other records I have found is inserted in double parenthesis. Comments in brackets [ ] are mine. Errors are inevitable - please verify all information before you depend upon it. Jane Browning Groth San Antonio, TX ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p95 [this is just a little slip of paper] Hopkins Co Sct By virtue of licenses issued from the clerks office of the Court holden for the County afrd [aforesaid] I have solomnized the rites of matrimony between the following persons on the following dates viz Robert Rhea & Elizabeth Earl on the 2nd? of June 1823 Joel D. Browning & Chelly M. Goodman on the 2nd day of Oct 1823* James Haugland [not sure of au in Haugland] & Martha Major on the 21st Mar 1824. James Robeson Marriage Register, p95: License issued 1 Oct 1823. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((1829 Oct 8 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Caroline m Clift, Jas. by John Bourland, MG, on 1829 Oct 8.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register 1832 July 16 License - Joshua R. Browning & Paulina Branson; no return ((1832 Jul 16 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Joshua R. m Branson, Paulina by John Bourland, MG, on 1832 Aug 11.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p179 [another slip of paper] State of Kentucky} Hopkins County } Sct I do hereby certify that I did on the 19th Inst. solemnize the writes of matrimony between Robert D. Browning and Sarah Jane Carnahan - Given under my hand this 25th day of April 1835. A. Ashby JPHC ((1835 Apr 18 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Robert D. m Carnahan, Sarah Jane by A. Ashby, JP, on 1835 Apr 25)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p185 [plain paper] A list of Marriages Sollomnized in 1836 John E. Goodlow & Eliza Ann Dobbins October the 5th William M. Lovan & Mariah C. Carnahan May the 10th Caleb Browning & Sally Gray October the 10th Sertifyed per me Feb the 3d 1836 Jno Bourland [Dont know if the error in the date was Mr. Bourlands or mine in copying.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((1839 Feb 21 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Susan m Bourland, David)) [No entry for performed by or date of marriage.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register 21 Feb 1840 William H. Browning & Martha T. Branson - license only ((1840 Feb 21 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Wm. H. m Branson, Martha T.)) [No performed by or date of marriage.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((1840 Dec 14 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Jane m Head, Maberry)) [No performed by or date of marriage.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register p235 9 Feb 1842 Georgianna H. Browning & Lewis J. Robertson by C. D.? Campbell, MG ME_ [missing one letter] ((1842 Feb 8 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Georgiana m Robertson, Lewis J. by Chas Campbell, MG, on 1842 Feb 9.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register p257 9 Jan 1844 Lucinda Browning & Charles Williams by Robert P. Hill. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register 12 Jan 1846 W. H. Browning & Martha R. Sigler [license only] ((1846 Jan 12 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, W. H. m Sigler, Martha R. by Gabriel Sisk, MG, on 1846 Feb 17.)) [Walter Headley] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register p298 18 Feb 1847 Martha Browning & James H. Pritchett by Pryor S. Loving. ((1847 Feb 13 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Martha m Pritchett, Jas. H. by Rev. P. S. Loving on 1847 Mar 11.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((1847 Aug 3 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Cassey (f) m Oldham, Squire by Joseph Cullen, MG, on 1847 Aug 5.)) [dau of Joseph] Marriage Register p320 Cassey Browning & Squire Oldham, 5 Aug 1847 by Joseph Cullen, Minister of the regular baptist order. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p339 [plain paper] I Penson/Person? Cardwell of the County of Hopkins Stat of Kentucky do sertify that I have been legally authorised by the Hopkins County Court to solmnise the rites of matrimony and I did do the same betwen James C. Browning and Polly Grace on the 13 of February 1848 given under my hand this 27 day of April 1848. P[paper torn]san Cardwell [see below for Ministers name] ((1848 Feb 11 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Jas. C. m Grace, Polly by Paran Cardwell, MG, on 1848 Feb 17.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p368 [plain paper] I do hereby certify that the rites of matrimony were duly solemnized by me between W. M. Browning and Miss Emeline B. W. Woodson, on the 5th day of June 1850. June 5th 1850 A. H. Redford Minister of the Gospel ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p374 [printed form] Kentucky } Hopkins County} Scr I do certify that security is taken in my office according to law and a license to issue for a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between Andrew R. Browning and Lucy A. Christy. These are therefore to license and permit you to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony the said Andrew R. and Lucy A. according to the rites and ceremonies of your church and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under my hand the 12th day of July 1850. To any Minister of the Gospel or } Justice of the Peace legally authorized} Sam? Woodson Clerk to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony } Hopkins County Court [written on the bottom of the license form] I Thomas Bone a minister of the gospel of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church certify that the above persons were joined in matrimony the 15th day July 1850. [[no signature]] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p433 Amos Lacey and Emily Browning License 26 October 1852 Memo. P. S. Loving guardian for the above named Amos Lacey appeared before me and assented to the issuing of the above License. Att Orlean Bishop Clk Certificate: Married on 27 October 1852 at house of Dixon Browning Hopkins County in presence of William M. Davis, Thomas Robertson and others. P. S. Loving ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((15 Jan 1853 Hopkins Co Marriages, KY Archive film #994039 A. R. Browning, 26; bn Westmoreland Co, VA, to Susannah Palmer, 19, bn Henry Co, TN; 15 Jan 1853)) ((1853 Jan 19 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Andrew R. m Palmer, Susan)) [No performed by or date of marriage; also entered in orig Marriage Register.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p573 [plain paper] Kentucky - Hopkins County Sct I, Orlean Bishop, Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that Security is taken in my office according to law for a license to issue for a Marriage intended to be solemnized between Andrew J. Browning and Lurana Grace. This is therefore to license and permit you to join together in the Holy State of Matrimony the said Andrew J. and Lurana according to the forms and ceremonies of your Church; and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under my hand the 27th day of October 1855. To any minister of gospel, or other } person legally authorized to solemnize} Orlean Bishop Clk the rites of matrimony } Hopkins County Court ((1 Nov 1855 Hopkins Co Marriages, KY Archive film #994039 A. J. Browning, 23, bn Hopkins Co, to Lurany Grace, 18, bn Christian Co; 1 Nov 1855)) ((1855 Oct 29 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Andrew J. m Grace, Lurana by Paran Cardwell, M. of M.E.C.? [M.E.L.?], at house of Alva Browning on 1855 Oct 29. Witn: D. B. Ashby, W. M. Carnahan.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register 1856 p610 License January 1 Date of Marriage 1 January 1856 Henry Standley & Martha Browning by Revd A. Quick at home of Amos B. Pidcock Witnesses John Sayers, George Branson ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register 1858 License December 23 Date of Marriage 23 December 1858 George W. Whitfield & Susan G. Browning by Elder W. C. Dimmett/Drummott? at house of R. D. Browning Witnesses James Fowler, James H. Brown ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((1859 Jan 6 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Albert m Hankins, Mary by Rev. P. S. Loving at house of Washington Prather on 1859 Jan 6. Witn: Jas Pritchett, S. B. Lashbrook.)) [Albert G., son of Dixon; also Marriage Register p847: 6 Jan 1859.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1128 [form] Marriage License The Commonwealth of Kentucky, To any Minister of the Gospel, or other Person legally authorized to solemnize matrimony You are permitted to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Thomas G. Browning and Martha H. Utley the requirements of the law having been complied with. Witness the signature of the Clerk of the Hopkins County Court, this 11 day of February 1862. Orlean Bishop Clk Hopkins County Court Marriage Certificate This is to certify that on the 13th day of February 1862 the rites of marriage were legally solemnized, by me, between Thomas G. Browning and Martha H. Utley at James Utleys, in the County of Hopkins, in the presence of R. R. Utley, Albert T./F.? Utley. Elder John OBryan Minister of the United Baptist Church ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1282 Marriage License Mr. James T. Walker and Miss Harriet A. Browning 24 August 1864 Certificate Married 29 August 1864 in presence of George Whitfield, William M. Fox and others by P. S. Loving Minister, Baptist Church ((1864 Aug 24 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, H. A. m Walker, J. T. by P. S. Loving, M of BC, on 1864 Aug 21? at house of W. M. Fox. Witn: Geo Whitfield, Wm M. Fox.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1283 Certificate 3 May 1864 [John A. is xd out] Amos R. Walker and Maria E. Browning Witnesses W. M. Fox, Thomas Colmon and others at home of Robert Browning. P. S. Loving, Minister, Baptist Church ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1326 [form] Marriage License Mr. John A. Browning and Miss George A. Fox 24 August 1864 Thos W. Campbell, Clerk by Sam B. Greenfield DC Marriage Certificate On 29 August 1864 John A. Browning and George A. Fox in the County of Hopkins in the presence of George Whitfield, James T. Walker, Harriet A. Walker and others. P. S. Loving Minister Baptist Church ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Register 1864 License Sep 16th Marriage Sep 18th William Browning & Sallie Oldham by L./S.? W. Baily, U. B. Church; at Sally Oldham; witnesses: Elisha Sisk, W. F. Loving. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1294 [form] Marriage License Dixon Browning and Frances E. Tomlinson 25 October 1864. T. W. Campbell Clerk by Dick Littlepage DC Marriage Certificate On 25 October 1864 Dixon Browning and Francis E. Tomlinson in the County of Hopkins in the presence of Mary Oldom, George Davis and others. P. S. Loving Minister Baptist Church ((1864 Oct 25 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register 1807-1864 [very faded] Dixon Browning & F. E. Tomblinson m by P. S. Loving, Min of Baptist Church at Sally F. Oldhams on 1864 Oct 25. Witn: Mary Oldham, Geo. Davis and others.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1515-16 Marriage License Mr. Elijah Browning and Miss Martha A. Ashby issued 27 March 1865. T. W. Campbell Clk by Dick Littlepage D Clerk Marriage Certificate On 28 March 1865 Mr. Elijah Browning and Miss Martha A. Ashby in the presence of Lafornd Branson and Mildred Jones at the house of Mrs. Virginia Ashby. P. C. Howell, Minister, of M. E. Church South [slip of paper] I certify that the within named Martha A. Ashby is more than 21 years of age and has consented to the issuing of a license for her marriage to Elijah Browning. his James A. X Moore mark Attest Dick Littlepage subscribed and sworn to before me by Jas. A. Moore this Mch 27/65. Dick Littlepage p1516 Statement of Marriage 1. When & where marriage to take place 2 April 1865 at Virginia Ashbys 2. Groom Elijah Browning 3. Residence of groom Hopkins County Kentucky 4. Age 23 years 5. Number of marriage of groom 1st 6. Occupation farmer 7. Birthplace of groom Hopkins County Kentucky 8. Birthplace of grooms father Tennessee 9. Birthplace of grooms mother Hopkins County Kentucky 10. Name of bride Martha A. Ashby 11. Residence Hopkins 12. Age 23 years 13. Number of marriage 1st 14. Birthplace of bride Hopkins County Kentucky 15. Birthplace of brides father Hopkins County Kentucky 16. Birthplace of brides mother Hopkins County Kentucky 17. Remarks March 27, 1865 his Elijah X Browning mark Witness Dick Littlepage DC Bond We Elijah Browning and James A. Moore surety 27th March 1865 his Elijah X Browning mark Witness his Dick Littlepage DC Jas A. X Moore mark ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Index and Register 1866 License 10 Jan 1866 Browning, George & Crabtree, Eliza Witnesses R. N. Orton & W. B. Slaton Where Home of W. H. Ashby By Whom P. C. Howell, M of MEC Date of Marriage 11 January 1866 ((1866 Jan 11 KY Archive Film 7017354, Marriage Book 1865-1868; 1867-1868; 1869-1873 George Browning of Hopkins Co., KY, 21 yrs of age, 1st marriage, occ: farmer, self/f/m b. Hopkins Co., KY. m. Eliza Crabtree of Hopkins Co., KY, 22 yrs of age, 1st marriage, self/f/m b. Hopkins Co., KY. W. H. Ashley, surety.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ((1866 Feb 6 KY Archive Film 7017354, Marriage Book 1865-1868; 1867-1868; 1869-1873 David C. Grace of Christian Co., KY, 20 yrs, 1st marriage, occ: farmer, s/f/m b Christian Co., KY, m. Mary J. Palmer of Hopkins Co., KY, 23 yrs, 1st marriage, b. Hopkins Co., fb SC, mb NC.)) [son of Ivan Grace.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Index and Register 1866 License 10 February 1866 Bishop, Lee & Browning, Sophronia E. Witnesses M. H. Taliaferro, James E. D. Lovan at home of L. W. Taliaferro by L. W. Taliaferro, M of BC. Date of Marriage 26 February 1866 ((1866 Feb 20 KY Archive Film 7017354, Marriage Book 1865-1868; 1867-1868; 1869-1873 Lee Bishop of Hopkins Co KY, 21 yrs, 1st marriage, b Hopkins Co., fb --, mb Hopkins Co., KY m. Sophronia E. Browning of Hopkins Co., 17 yrs, 1st marriage, s/f/m b Hopkins Co. Consent of brides father given. To be married at William Brownings in Hopkins Co. on 20 Feb 1866.)) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1783 License: Mr. John V. Ashby and Mrs. Frances E. Browning 12 January 1867 Certificate: 14 day of January 1867 at W. M. Tomlinson in the presence of W. Tomlinson and William Bicard. G. H.? [illegible], M C South ((date blank KY Archive Film 7017354, Marriage Book 1865-1868; 1867-1868; 1869-1873 John V. Ashby of Hopkins Co KY, 19 yrs, 1st marriage, occ farmer, s/f/m b Hopkins Co. KY m. Mrs. Frances E. Browning of Hopkins Co KY, 23 yrs, 2nd marriage, b. Hopkins Co., f/m b --. To be married at William Tomlins on 15 Jan 1867.)) ((1867 Jan 12 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Mrs. Frances E. m Ashby, John V. by G. W. DeMoss, M of MEC, on 1867 Jan 14, at house of Wm. Tomlinson. Witn: W. Tomlinson, Wm. illegible.)) [Dixon Brownings widow.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Marriage Index and Register License 26 February 1867 Browning, John W. & Miller, Miss Mary Ann Witnesses B. J. Pritchett & W. M. Johnson Where [blank] By Whom Thos E. Young, M of CPC Date of Marriage 26 February 1867 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ p1822 License: F. M. Timmons and Miss Edny Browning 3 February 1868 Certificate: 3 February 1868 at Clerks office in the County of Hopkins in the presence of J. W. Bronson and J. L. Hicklin and others. W. D. Cook, M.G. ((1868 Feb 3 KY Archive Film 7017354, Marriage Book 1865-1868; 1867-1868; 1869-1873 F. M. Timmons, Hopkins Co KY, 24 yrs, 1st marriage, s/f/m b Hopkins Co KY m. Miss Edny Browning of Hopkins Co KY, 22 yrs, 1st marriage, s/f/m b. Hopkins Co KY. To be married at Clerks office, Madisonville, 3 Feb 1868.)) ((1868 Feb 3 KY Archive Film 7017379, Marriage Register Browning, Miss Edner m Timmons, F. M. by W. W. Cook, M of MEC, on 1868 Feb 3 at County Court Clerks office. Witn: J. W. Brown, J. L. Hicklin.)) [Differs slightly from how I read the original.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++